NSN 5985-00-889-0320
Part Details | VARIABLE ATTENUATOR
5985-00-889-0320 A device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal either continuously or in steps, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining substantially constant output and/or input impedance match. Continuously variable resistive devices must consist of at least two sections or one section with at least two rotating contacts. The item must have an overall attenuation rating. Includes tandem mounted variable resistors designed to function as an attenuator but whose terminals are not connected. See also RESISTOR, VAIABLE (as modified).
Alternate Parts: 196C, 196-C, CN795U, 196C, 196-C, 5985-00-889-0320, 00-889-0320, 5985008890320, 008890320
Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
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59 | JAN 01, 1960 | 00-889-0320 | 00838 ( ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
WAVEGUIDE TYPE

Cross Reference | NSN 5985-00-889-0320
Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
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196-C | 0C9D4 | HARRIS IT SERVICES CORPORATION |
CN795U | 80058 | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATIONSYSTEM |
196-C | 9N770 | TELEPHONICS CORP/PRD INSTRUMENTS |
Technical Data | NSN 5985-00-889-0320
Characteristic | Specifications |
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APPLICATION DESIGN | WAVEGUIDE |
FREQUENCY RANGE | 8.200 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.400 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO | 15.00 |
POWER RATING | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
OVERALL ATTENUATION RANGE IN DECIBELS | P0.0/P100.0 |
OVERALL ATTENUATION ACCURACY IN DECIBELS | M0.50/P0.50 |
ATTENUATION VARIATION METHOD | CONTINUOUS |
BODY STYLE | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
OVERALL LENGTH | 6.500 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL HEIGHT | 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL |
OVERALL WIDTH | 4.125 INCHES NOMINAL |
ADJUSTMENT DEVICE TYPE AND QUANTITY | 1 KNOB |
TERMINAL TYPE AND QUANTITY | 2 FLANGE |
MOUNTING FACILITY TYPE AND QUANTITY | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE |
UNTHREADED MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER | 0.156 INCHES NOMINAL |
BODY MATERIAL | BRASS |